Scope
Reference
ORR CT 25-58
Description
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has awarded a contract for the provision of strategic consultancy services to support its evolving monitoring role in light of anticipated rail industry reforms, including the creation of Great British Railways (GBR).
Under this agreement, the appointed supplier will deliver expert advice, analysis, and design services to assist ORR in defining its future regulatory responsibilities, planning for transition, and strengthening organisational capabilities.
The contract is structured as a call-off agreement, with individual Statements of Work (SoWs) to be issued throughout the contract term. The supplier is required to demonstrate multi-disciplinary expertise across rail economics, infrastructure, operations, and stakeholder engagement.
The contract runs until 31 March 2026, with a maximum value of £200,000 (inclusive of VAT).
This procurement was conducted under the below-threshold Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £166,666 excluding VAT
- £200,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Date signed
10 November 2025
Contract dates
- 10 November 2025 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 30 June 2026
- 7 months, 21 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract includes an option for ORR to extend the term by up to three (3) months beyond the initial end date of 31 March 2026. Any extension would be subject to the same terms and conditions and would be exercised at ORR's discretion based on ongoing requirements related to the rail reform programme.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services
- 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Supplier
CPCS TRANSCOM UK LTD
- Companies House: 02897318
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PTCJ-6197-HNRW
176-179 Shoreditch High Street
London
E1 6AX
United Kingdom
Email: eukprocurement@cpcs.ca
Website: https://cpcs.ca/
Region: UKI41 - Hackney and Newham
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Office of Rail and Road
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMPH-6471-MDYY
25 Cabot Square
London
E14 4QZ
United Kingdom
Email: procurementteam@orr.gov.uk
Region: UKI42 - Tower Hamlets
Organisation type: Public authority - central government